What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Account Manager - Fire Protection position at Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC?
Strategic Account Manager
About the Company
Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC is a leading provider of fire protection, life safety, and security solutions, proudly serving the Mid‑Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeast regions for more than 45 years. Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, Guardian operates 23 offices across 8 states and supports more than 90,000 customers across a wide range of industries. Guardian delivers comprehensive, end‑to‑end service across the fire, life safety and security industries. Our capabilities include fire sprinklers, fire alarms and monitoring, fire pumps, extinguishers, special hazards systems, marine fire protection, and integrated security solutions that include access control systems and CCTV. Our continued growth is fueled by deep technical expertise, trusted customer relationships, strong business performance, and a disciplined acquisition strategy that ensures consistent quality and service across all locations.
Our People & Culture
At Guardian and our affiliated companies, our people are the foundation of our success. We're committed to hiring and developing talented, passionate professionals who share our mission to protect lives and property. As we continue to grow, we offer meaningful career opportunities within a dynamic organization focusing on customer service, technical expertise, collaboration and long-term success.
Learn more at www.GuardianFireProtection.com.
Job Summary:
The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for developing and managing long-term client relationships, expanding share of wallet, and driving strong financial performance across assigned accounts. This role ensures fulfillment of contractual obligations while leading successful contract renewals.
Each Strategic Account Manager is assigned a portfolio of key accounts within a defined region or vertical.
The ideal candidate is a true "farmer" focused on growing existing relationships, delivering a high level of customer satisfaction, and identifying opportunities for expansion. Experience in fire and life safety or SaaS environments, particularly within private equity–backed organizations, is strongly preferred.
The role reports directly to the Chief Revenue Officer.
Job Responsibilities:
Account Management & Retention
- Serve as the primary relationship owner for assigned key accounts, developing strong partnerships that ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention. Client relationships should be at all levels of each customer organization including site, district, regional and corporate.
- Develop strategic account plans for each assigned client, ensuring strong long-term financial performance and YOY double-digit revenue growth.
- Lead recurring account engagements, including QBRs, performance reviews, and renewal planning.
- Monitor account health, mitigate risks, and maintain deep understanding of customer goals and operational workflows.
- Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPI's)
- Ensure each assigned account delivers strong financial performance. Successfully implement annual price adjustments with customers to align with market levels.
Growth & Expansion
- Identify and pursue upselling, cross-sell, and multi-site expansion opportunities within existing accounts.
- Ensure opportunities for growth are captured in all geographies with rapid engagement following Guardian expansion into new markets (M&A).
- Partner with Sales to structure and negotiate renewals and expansion contracts. Take ownership for response to complex client RFPs.
- Use data and product insights to recommend solutions that increase customer value and service adoption.
- Ensure customer notes and other relevant information is maintained and updated real-time in required CRM systems and databases (including Salesforce).
Playbook Execution & Process Excellence
- Implement a structured account management playbook, ensuring consistent customer engagement, adoption milestones, and communication cadences.
- Standardize best practices across accounts and contribute to improving tools, templates, and reporting processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and M&A integration to ensure seamless customer experiences including the roll-out of new services.
Industry Expertise & Advocacy
- Leverage fire safety industry knowledge to guide customers on compliance, operational efficiency, and workflow optimization.
- Capture customer feedback and market insights to inform strategic initiatives.
- Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and strategic partner meetings as needed.
Core Qualifications:
- 5 years of account management or customer success experience.
- Experience managing national or large multi-site accounts with complex stakeholder structures.
- Background in the fire safety, inspection, or compliance industry strongly preferred.
- Proven success in retention, growth, and expansion within an existing book of business.
- Experience in a private equity–backed or high-growth environment is a plus.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, AI tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in the fire safety, inspection, or compliance industry strongly preferred.
- Experience in a private equity–backed or high-growth environment is a plus.
Compensation
- Salaried Position: Salary is dependent on candidate's experience
- Quarterly bonus opportunities
Benefits
- 401K with a company match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care
- Aflac
- Vacation and Personal time
- Paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
Guardian Fire Protection Services is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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